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Snap peas and broccoli mixed into cooked red quinoa.
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Quinoa and Veggie Salad

An easy salad that provides complete protein, plus fiber and antioxidants.  Make it a main dish meal, or a hearty side.
Use any vegetables that you have on hand.  Blanching some, like broccoli, peas, carrots, and asparagus will give you a nice flavor and texture.
Course: salads
Keyword: quinoa
Servings: 4
Author: A. JoAnn

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup white balsamic dressing

Instructions

  • Mix together quinoa, water, salt, and olive oil. Bring to boil, cover and simmer according to package directions. 
  • Cut broccoli into florets, and snap peas in half.  Bring a medium saucepan filled with water to boil. Add vegetables and cook about 1 minute. Drain the veggies and place in a large serving bowl.
    Broccoli cut into florets and snap peas halved.
  • Add cooked quinoa and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature, or chill until ready to serve.